WaveX opens IFFI Goa showcase applications for film technology startups
Film technology startups registered with DPIIT can apply to exhibit at the WaveX pavilion during the 2026 International Film Festival of India in Goa.
The story in brief
The information and broadcasting ministry invited applications on 7 November for the pavilion at WAVES Bazaar, an industry event held during IFFI. The call covers startups that develop products or tools for film and related technology.1 A WaveX committee will screen and evaluate eligible applicants. Selected teams can demonstrate their work to people in film and media, including production companies and potential investors.1
Context: For a small team developing a tool for filmmaking, an exhibition booth offers a way to demonstrate what it does to prospective customers and collaborators.1
Who this matters for: DPIIT-registered film technology startups
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The public announcement gives no closing date or fee.
Sources
- 1WaveX invites film technology startups to WAVES Bazaar ↗Ministry of Information and Broadcasting via PIB · 7 November 2026
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